This exercise helps develop single leg stability and pattern the single leg deadlift.
Hip Hinge Single Leg with Dowel
This is a stability movement to reinforce single leg stance and hip hinge for active straight leg raise and hurdle step patterning.
- Starting Position:
- Single Leg
Stand with the feet shoulder width apart and a dowel running along the spine. Hands should be in reciprocal position. Flex forward on one hip with slight knee bend. The opposite hip is extended and foot backward. The dowel remains in contact with the head, thoracic spine, and sacrum. Alternate hand and foot positions between sets. A stretch should be felt in the hamstring.
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This pattern is to improve hip mobility and stability for the active straight leg raise pattern with the use of a bolster.
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This movement improves hip mobility and repatterning of the leg raise, removing the need for full hip extension on one side to reduce compensation.
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This exercise helps improve hip mobility and stability for the active straight leg raise pattern.